CVE-2021-24975

Name: CVE-2021-24975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:09.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin before 4.3.24 does not sanitise and escape logged requests before outputting them in the related admin dashboard, leading to an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin before 4.3.24 does not sanitise and escape logged requests before outputting them in the related admin dashboard, leading to an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextscripts	Social Networks Auto Poster	< 4.3.24

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2650138Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b99dae3d-8230-4427-adc5-4ef9cbfb8ba1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2650138Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b99dae3d-8230-4427-adc5-4ef9cbfb8ba1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24975?

How severe is CVE-2021-24975?

CVE-2021-24975 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24975?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24975?

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Source: NVD / NIST